Tule Springs

Tule Springs in Las Vegas, Nevada, is one of the larger urban retreats in the Las Vegas Valley. It is a significant desert ecosystem consisting of a series of small lakes that formed an oasis in this part of the Mojave Desert. Both the springs and the ranch are located within the Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs which is operated by the City of Las Vegas.

Tule Springs Ranch

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architect = Prosper Goumond
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Tule Springs Ranch and the remaining buildings are listed as a district on the United States National Register of Historic Places. Part of the area is included in the Tule Springs Archaeological Site and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

History

The area was home to several Native American visitors in the pre-Columbian period. More recently, it served as a guest ranch for out-of-state residents seeking to "live" in Nevada and gain access to its easy divorce requirements. Several of the ranch's buildings remain, as do a few peacocks.

The springs archeological site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1979. cite web |url=http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/DOCS/shpo/entries/clark.htm |title= Nevada Entries in the National Register of Historic Places |accessdate=2007-07-02 |format= |work= ] The ranch district followed and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 1981.

Tule Springs Wash

The wash, also known as the Upper Las Vegas Wash is one of the feeds for the Las Vegas Wash. [cite web |url=http://www.tulespringslv.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=38 |title=Tule Springs Story |accessdate=2008-09-28 |work= |publisher=Tule Springs Ice Age Park |date= ] The wash area also includes several patches of the rare Las Vegas bear poppy.

References

External links

* [http://parks.nv.gov/fl.htm Floyd Lamb State Park website]
* [http://www.tulespringslv.com/ Tule Springs Ice Age Park]
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